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Need help for choosing a surfboard.

Postby hellomark » Mon Feb 04, 2013 1:24 pm

I want to ride the surf in Tenerife in Las Americas.
What board (size, type) and equipment advise me?

My height is 193 cm
My weight is 95 kg.
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Re: Need help for choosing a surfboard.

Postby tony g » Thu Feb 14, 2013 1:04 am

If you are just starting out I would recommend a longboard at least 9 feet long. Longer boards are more stable and easier to catch waves with. You will also ride the waves you do catch much further with a longer board. They are basically much easier for beginners!
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Re: Need help for choosing a surfboard.

Postby Rickyroughneck » Sun Feb 17, 2013 1:56 am

A nice cheap longboard =)
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